Windermere Roofing Repairs & roof replacement
Roof repairs, storm and insurance work, roof replacements, metal roofing, siding and eavestroughs for Windermere homes, cabins and townhomes, from the village and Timber Ridge to Lakeview Meadows, Terra Vista and The Bench.
- HAAG® certified roof inspector
- 10-Year Labour Warranty
- Columbia Valley crew
- WorkSafeBC-covered, harnessed crews
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A Windermere roofer for homes, cabins and stratas
Windermere sits on the east shore of Lake Windermere, where wind comes straight off the water and through the pines. The August 2024 windstorm showed what that means: shingles torn off, trees and branches through roofs and eavestroughs ripped away, and a lot of insurance claims. Add heavy snow, ice dams and strong summer sun, and Windermere roofs work hard. Many of the homes and cabins here are 25 to 40 years old, with original cedar shakes, tired asphalt or older metal roofs, and many owners live in Calgary for most of the year.
Most of our Windermere work is storm and insurance repairs, full roof replacements in shingles or metal, cedar shake replacements, strata and townhome re-roofs, metal roof tune-ups, and eavestroughs, soffit and fascia. Every job starts with a hands-on inspection, and you get the photos and a written, line-by-line quote.
10-yr
Labour warranty in writing on every roof
1-yr
One-year follow-up inspection
HAAG®
Certified inspector on staff
Windermere roofing and exteriors
Most of our Windermere work is storm and insurance repairs, roof replacements, cedar shake replacements, strata projects and metal roof tune-ups, plus eavestroughs, soffit, fascia and siding.
Our specialty
Roof Replacement & Repair
Full tear-off to the deck, ice and water protection, new vents and flashing, finished in architectural shingles or metal. We also repair wind and tree damage, blown-off shingles, leaking skylights and flashing on Windermere homes.
Exteriors
Siding Replacement
Fire-resistant James Hardie fibre cement and metal siding for Windermere homes and cabins, including Hardie in wood-grain profiles that meet strata rules.
Water management
Eavestroughs, Soffit & Fascia
Seamless eavestroughs, downspouts, soffit and fascia, including storm-damaged troughs and metal soffit that has blown loose in the wind.
Additional exterior services
Property types
- Houses, cabins & lake homes
- Garages, shops & mobile homes
- Townhome & strata complexes
- Clubs & commercial
Strata and townhome roofing in Windermere
We have re-roofed a multi-building townhome strata on Lakeview Drive in Windermere, building by building, so we know how these projects run here. You get one point of contact for the property manager or strata council, a written scope and price for each building, photos of every roof before, during and after, notices for residents and a tidy site around parking and walkways. If a storm has damaged several buildings, we document each one for the insurance adjuster. More about our strata roofing.
Strata & townhome re-roofs
Multi-buildingTownhome complexes re-roofed building by building, with a written scope the council can approve and photos of every stage.
Property managers
Roof assessments with photos for every building, so repairs and replacements can be planned and budgeted ahead of time.
Clubs & commercial
Shingle, metal and low-slope roofs on clubhouses and commercial buildings, scheduled around your season.
Shingle roofing for lakeside wind and snow
Windermere roofs take wind off the lake, heavy snow, freeze-thaw and strong summer sun. Shingles that have lost their seal are the first to go in a windstorm. In the Columbia Valley, asphalt shingles usually need replacing at around 15 years. An inspection tells you exactly where yours stands. When we replace a roof, we strip to the deck and install a complete system: ice and water protection at the eaves and valleys, sealed starter strips and high-wind nailing, balanced ventilation, new flashings and Class A fire-rated shingles. How our roof replacements work.
Malarkey Emerald Pro™ certified contractor
Emerald Pro is Malarkey’s highest contractor certification. Our installers follow the manufacturer’s full system, which is what makes enhanced warranty coverage possible on eligible Windermere roofs.
Architectural shingles
Most popularA heavier, dimensional shingle with a higher wind rating than old three-tab roofs.
Impact-rated shingles
A tougher shingle that resists hail and may qualify for an insurance discount. Ask your insurer.
Designer shingles
Shake-look profiles for homes moving off cedar, without the upkeep or fire risk.
Our 10-Year Labour Warranty comes with every Windermere roof, and select shingle lines carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years.
Fire-resistant
Metal roofing in Windermere
A steel roof is fire-resistant, with a Class A fire rating, handles wind far better than worn shingles, sheds snow and lasts decades, which is why so many Windermere owners ask about metal when their cedar shakes or shingles are done. We install standing seam and steel panel roofs, and we tune up older ones: re-tightening and replacing screws, new washers, re-sealing seams and vents, fixing flashing and adding snow brackets over entrances and walkways. Metal costs more up front, so we price metal and shingles side by side. More about metal roofing.
- Standing-seam and steel-panel roofs
- Class A fire-rated, fire-resistant
- Metal roof tune-ups and snow brackets
- Quoted side by side with shingles
Fire-resistant siding in Windermere
Many Windermere cabins still have cedar shake or wood siding. James Hardie fibre cement is non-combustible, so it will not catch fire from embers, and comes in wood-grain profiles that many strata rules require. We also install metal siding, repair siding, soffit and fascia after storm damage, and often do the siding with a new roof so the whole exterior is finished at once. Every siding job goes over fresh house wrap, with windows, doors and corners flashed first. Compare our siding options.
James Hardie fibre cement
Fire-resistantNon-combustible and dimensionally stable, so it stands up to wind, embers and sun, and holds its factory colour for years. Comes in lap, board-and-batten and shingle looks.
Metal siding
Durable, non-combustible steel panels for garages, accent walls and modern mountain exteriors, and an easy match for a metal roof.
Vinyl
Lower cost and low maintenance, and a quick way to refresh a rental or cabin in a new colour.
Seamless
Eavestroughs, soffit and fascia in Windermere
We are a full exterior company, not only a roofer. We install seamless eavestroughs and downspouts, replace soffit and fascia, and repair troughs that sag, leak, have been broken by ice or torn off in a storm. In Windermere, the job is moving snowmelt and storm water away from the house, so we size eavestroughs for the roof and route downspouts away from foundations and walkways.
- Seamless eavestroughs and downspouts
- Soffit and fascia replacement, including rotted wood
- Eavestrough repairs, re-sloping and leak fixes
- Done with your roof or on their own
What goes into a Windermere roof replacement
A Windermere roof has to handle wind off the lake, heavy snow, ice dams and summer sun. These are the four places we spend extra time on every roof here.
01
A solid deck under everything
After tear-off we check every sheet of decking and replace anything soft or rotted. Cabins coming off cedar shakes often have spaced plank decking, so we add solid sheathing before the new roof goes on.
02
Ice and water protection
Membrane along the eaves, in every valley and around chimneys and skylights keeps meltwater from backing up under the roof when ice builds up at the edge.
03
Flashing around chimneys & vents
Chimneys, skylights and plumbing vents are where most leaks start. On a roof replacement we replace pipe boots and vents and re-flash chimneys and skylights instead of reusing old parts.
04
Wind-rated edges and ventilation
Sealed starter strips, high-wind nailing and properly fastened ridge caps hold the roof together in a lake windstorm. Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation keeps the deck cold under snow, so ice does not build at the eaves.
How a Windermere roof replacement works
From the first inspection to the check-up a year later, this is what a Windermere roof replacement looks like. If you are away, we send photos at every stage. Once materials arrive, most homes are finished in a few days.
Every Windermere quote starts with a hands-on inspection of the roof, chimneys and vents. Our team includes a HAAG® and IICRC® certified inspector, which matters when wind or tree damage goes through insurance.
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Roof inspection
We check the roof covering, flashings, chimneys, vents and roof ventilation, and send you photos of anything that needs attention, even if you are not in town.
- 02
A written quote
Materials, scope and timeline laid out line by line. For strata and commercial properties, each building can be priced separately.
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Installation, done carefully
Bins placed so driveways and parking stay clear, magnetic nail sweeps and a tidy site every day.
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Walkthrough & one-year visit
We walk the finished roof with you, or send you the photos, then come back the next year to check it after its first full winter.
Roof problems we see most in Windermere
Wind damage and blow-offs
Wind off the lake lifts shingles that have lost their seal. After a storm we document the damage with photos for you and your adjuster.
Trees and branches
Big pines and firs come down in storms. We secure the roof, then repair the deck, roof and eavestroughs once the claim is approved.
Cedar shakes at end of life
Many Windermere cabins still have 25- to 40-year-old shakes. We replace them with shingles or metal, adding solid sheathing where needed.
Ice dams
Poor attic ventilation melts snow that refreezes at the eaves and backs up under the shingles. Balanced ventilation and ice and water protection fix it.
Leaking skylights and flashing
Old skylight and chimney flashing is behind many of the leaks we are called about. We re-flash or replace them.
Loose screws on metal roofs
On 20- and 25-year-old metal roofs, screws back out and washers crack. A tune-up stops leaks before they start.
Asphalt & metal
Roof repair and tune-ups in Windermere
Not every roof needs replacing. If yours has wind damage, a leak, blown-off shingles, a leaking skylight or loose metal fasteners, we repair it, whether the roof is asphalt or metal, through insurance or not. When water is coming in, tell us when you call so we can get to you as quickly as possible. A spring or fall tune-up catches small problems before they reach the deck, and we send photos if you are away.
- Shingle repairs: wind-damaged, blown-off or cracked shingles and ridge caps
- Metal roof tune-ups: screws, washers, seams, flashing and snow brackets
- Leak tracing around chimneys, skylights, vents and valleys
- Tune-ups with photos and a written report
Our promise to Windermere property owners
10 / 50
Warranty in writing
Your Windermere roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, plus manufacturer coverage of up to 50 years on select shingles.
WorkSafeBC
Safe, respectful crews
WorkSafeBC-covered roofers who wear harnesses on every job and keep driveways, parking and walkways clear while they work.
1 year
A visit one year later
After the final walkthrough, we come back a year later to check the roof after its first full winter.
Serving Windermere & Lake Windermere
We work across Windermere, from the village, Stoddart Avenue and the lakeshore to Timber Ridge, Lakeview Meadows, Terra Vista, The Bench and the cabins and campgrounds along the east side of the lake. Nearby, see our pages for Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Valley & East Kootenay.
- Windermere
- Timber Ridge
- Lakeview Meadows
- Terra Vista
- Invermere
- Fairmont Hot Springs
- Canal Flats
- Panorama
Real questions from Windermere property owners
Each of these is based on a real request from a Windermere-area property owner. We have removed names and addresses.
“Shingles have blown off our roof in the wind. Can you repair it?”
Yes. We secure the roof, replace the missing shingles and check the rest of the roof for lifted tabs, and document everything with photos if you are going through insurance.
Roof repair →“Our cabin has cedar shakes and we want to go to shingles. It is a secondary property.”
We inspect the deck, then quote shingles and metal side by side, including new sheathing where needed. If you are away, you get photos at every stage.
Roof replacement →“Our metal roof is 25 years old and the screws need re-tightening. Do you do tune-ups?”
Yes. We re-tighten or replace screws, renew washers, re-seal seams and vents and check flashing, and send you a photo report.
Metal roofing →“We have an ice dam problem on our roof. We need recommendations for now and a long-term fix.”
We look at the attic ventilation, insulation and eaves, deal with the immediate leak, and quote the ventilation and ice and water protection that stops it coming back.
Roof inspection →Windermere roofing questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (250) 688-8553.
Do you do roof repairs in Windermere, or only replacements?
We do both. We repair shingle and metal roofs, including wind damage, blown-off shingles, leaks, leaking skylights, loose metal fasteners and flashing, and we do spring or fall tune-ups.
Can you help with a wind or tree damage insurance claim?
Yes. We document the damage with photos and a written scope for you and your adjuster, secure the roof if needed and do the repair or replacement once the claim is approved. Our team includes a HAAG® certified inspector.
Do you re-roof strata and townhome complexes in Windermere?
Yes. We have re-roofed a multi-building townhome strata on Lakeview Drive. Strata projects run with one point of contact, photos of every building and a written scope and price for each one.
Can you replace a cedar shake roof?
Yes. We strip the shakes, add solid sheathing where needed and install shingles or metal, both far more fire-resistant than cedar.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Windermere?
Price depends on roof size and pitch, what is coming off, the condition of the deck and whether you choose shingles or metal. We inspect first, then give you a line-by-line written quote.
What should I do if my roof is leaking right now?
Call us and tell us water is coming in. We prioritise active leaks, find the source and repair it or secure the roof until a full repair can be done.
How long do shingles last in Windermere?
With wind, snow, freeze-thaw and strong sun, asphalt shingles in the Columbia Valley usually need replacing at around 15 years. An inspection tells you where your roof stands.
Do you install and service metal roofs?
Yes. We install standing seam and steel panel roofs and tune up older ones: screws, washers, seams, flashing and snow brackets.
Do you install eavestroughs, soffit and fascia in Windermere?
Yes. We install seamless eavestroughs and downspouts and repair or replace soffit and fascia, either with a new roof or on their own.
What areas around Windermere do you serve?
All of Windermere, including Timber Ridge, Lakeview Meadows, Terra Vista and The Bench, plus Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats and Panorama.
What warranty do you offer?
Every roof comes with our 10-Year Labour Warranty in writing, select shingles carry manufacturer warranties of up to 50 years, and we check the roof again a year after we finish.
New roof or a repair in Windermere?
Send us a few details about your home, cabin or strata, and we will book an inspection and give you a clear written quote.